Demi Chef de Partie

Imperial London Hotel Group based at Tavistock Hotel, 40 hours a week (5 Days out of 7 Days weekly rota), £27,893.00 + Benefits + Service Charge + Tips.

Are you a skilled and organised team player? Do you have a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavours? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a talented and dedicated Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our kitchen team. As a CDP, you will prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes, including meats, fish, pastries, and regional specialities, while ensuring high-quality standards. You will support kitchen operations and ensure food safety and hygiene, as well as support in controlling supplies, minimising waste, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You will create an authentic London experience by ensuring that every dish is prepared perfectly and based on the hotel menu to create memorable experiences for our guests.

Key Duties:

• Prepares in advance food, beverages, materials, and equipment needed for the service.
• Provide direction to the Kitchen staff, including Commis/Breakfast Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
• Demonstrate service attributes in accordance with industry expectations and company standards, such as managing the production of daily allergen sheets, managing guest complaints, accurately and promptly fulfilling guest requests.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to enhance your experience in kitchen operations. We offer a range of roles, including Sous Chef and Head Chef, with clear progression paths and training opportunities from day one. No two days are the same. You'll work in a vibrant, bustling kitchen where creativity and teamwork are essential to success. Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive kitchen. You'll be part of a dedicated team that ensures every dish is prepared to perfection, creating meals that captivate every guest.

Nestled opposite the picturesque Russell Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London, the Tavistock Hotel has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on-site Indian restaurant bar and laid-back lounge bar.

What We're Looking For:

• 2 Years of experience as a Chef or Breakfast Chef in the hotel industry.
• Proven supervisory experience gained through working in busy kitchen operations.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong foundation in cooking techniques.
• Passion for food.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• Creative flair for presentation.
• Eye for perfection.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Desirable (Not Essential but a Plus!):

• Level 3 Supervising Food Safety or equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in multiple languages.

What you'll get in return:

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays).
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Complimentary uniform dry-cleaning, plus discounted personal dry-cleaning.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Workplace Pension.
• Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount.
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets.
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café.
• Employee-funded Health Cash Plan.
• Local Bloomsbury discounts.
• Early Pay access.
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology.
• Access to mental health first-aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us: We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We're rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team. Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!